San Francisco River at Reserve
New Mexico — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Catron County, New Mexico on the San Francisco River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09442681, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18.5 ft
Moderate Flood
16.5 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Water will be reaching the bottom of the Highway 12 bridge. Water will be flowing over portions of The Lane. Residences along the south side of the river will be impacted.
16.5 ft
Water will begin to over top the berm on the right bank (south side) and impact residences. Water will begin to impact commercial land on the left bank (north side) of the river. Low spots on The Lane may be impacted. Low spots on the north side of Highway 12 may see flooding.
15 ft
Water will flow into the side drainage ditches and into some of the overbank areas near Highway 12. Highway 12 will not be impacted unless there is backflow along the northern side of the highway.
13 ft
Bankfull stage. Some minor overbank flow may begin into drainage ditches near Highway 12.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1983 | 11.71 ft | 9,830 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1983 | 11.71 ft | 9,830 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1983 | 9.63 ft | 7,870 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1983 | 9.63 ft | 7,870 cfs |
| Nov 24, 1978 | 9.4 ft | 6,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RSFN5
River
San Francisco River
County
Catron, NM
Coordinates
33.7171°N, 108.7572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Francisco River at Reserve?
The San Francisco River at Reserve gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09442681) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for San Francisco River at Reserve?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Francisco River at Reserve is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Francisco River rises?
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Where is the San Francisco River at Reserve gauge located?
The gauge is located in Catron County, New Mexico at coordinates 33.7171°N, 108.7572°W. USGS site number: 09442681. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Preliminary flood stage. For informational purposes only.
- Crest data is taken from a discontinued USGS site upstream of the current stream gauge, and is included for informational purposes only.